Missouri London Program (MLP)
The University participates in the Missouri London Program sponsored by the Missouri Consortium for International Programs and Studies. Through this program students live and study in London, England, and receive credit directly from Missouri State for MLP courses. Since the MLP is administered by CAPA, a third party provider, students may also register for those courses which are transferred to a student’s record using the same process as other study away transfer credits. Registration is through Missouri State during the regular enrollment for each semester. Courses offered will vary from semester to semester and will be taught by participating faculty from each of the consortium institutions and by British nationals. The Missouri London Program is located in Kensington in central London. Classrooms are located at the Imperial College of the University of London. Frequent excursions are made to English and European places of interest.
Australia Exchanges
The University participates in reciprocal student exchange programs with the University of Ballarat, Victoria; and University of Tasmania, Hobart. These locations offer students a relaxed lifestyle with cosmopolitan cultural diversity and breathtaking natural environments. Ballarat is located in Southeast Australia near Melbourne. It is a modern university with over 130 years of tradition. Hobart is the capital of the Island of Tasmania and is Australia’s second oldest city. Through these programs, students pay Missouri State tuition and fees to study for a semester or a year in Australia or Tasmania. Both universities offer a diverse range coursework across the curriculum, with a strong focus in the sciences. Transfer of credit is arranged through the Study Away Programs office and financial aid can apply to the cost of tuition and fees.
France Exchange
The University enjoys an exchange with the University of Blaise Pascal in Clermont-Ferrand. The exchange is a reciprocal tuition exchange and requires fluency in French. The program is currently directed toward business students. Clermont-Ferrand is about 280 kilometers south of Paris in the Massif Centrale. It is the place where Julius Caesar defeated Vercingetorix in the Galic Wars. Students who are not fluent in French may choose to study on the campus in Vichy, France.
Germany Exchange
The University participates in an exchange program with the Philipps-Universität in Marburg, Germany. Through this program students pay Missouri State tuition and fees and room and board, and are provided with the same benefits at the host institution. The program requires fluency in the German language. Transfer of credit is arranged through the Study Away Programs office. Coursework is offered in a wide variety of disciplines. Students study for one academic year. Marburg is located in central Germany, approximately one hour away from Frankfurt. It has a well-preserved medieval center of shops and houses. The university was established in the sixteenth century and is a prominent part of the life of the city. Approximately 1000 foreign students are part of its student body of 16,000.
Magellan Exchange
Business students can participate in exchanges with various universities in Western Europe where they can study international business topics.
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is a non-profit network of 300 member institutions in 42 different countries cooperating to provide affordable international educational experiences for a diverse student population. Through this program, students pay Missouri State tuition, room and board, and are provided with the same benefits at their host institution. The program allows for summer, semester, and year-long study in a variety of academic fields, offering courses taught in English, as well as other foreign languages. Because of the flexibility in location, degree field, and languages offered, over 2,600 students worldwide participate in the ISEP program annually. Transfer of credit is arranged through the Study Away Programs office and financial aid can be applied toward Missouri State fees.
Short-Term Study Programs, Including Summer Intensive Language Programs
Missouri State professors offer a variety of options for students to participate in short-term (2-5 weeks) programs during the summer, between spring and fall semesters, or during the winter intersession (early January). Some of these programs are “total immersion” programs where students study with native speakers and live with host families. The programs vary from year to year. Previous Missouri State short term study programs have included: Spain, Greece, Mexico, China, Russia, Denmark, France, Jordan, Ecuador, Jamaica, and Africa.
National Student Exchange (NSE)
The National Student Exchange provides students the opportunity to study at one of more than 180 member campuses across the United States, its territories, and Canada. Through the program, students pay Missouri State tuition and fees to study at another American university for a semester or a year. Transfer of credit is arranged through the Student Away Programs office. Coursework is offered across the curriculum.
Study in China Program
The purpose of the Missouri State University Study in China Program is to increase cultural and educational exchanges and to promote friendship and understanding between the United States and China. Missouri State University offers two major opportunities for students to study in China with or without a Chinese language requirement. Offered through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the Study in China Program allows students to either choose to go to Dalian or Qingdao, China. There are a variety of program options that have been developed to address the diverse needs of students and their academic focus. Either program is very inexpensive and offers tremendous language and cultural experiences, and all credits will transfer to Missouri State University. Students in good standing who are enrolled in these programs on a full-time basis are eligible to apply for all federal, state and university financial aid. For more information visit the China Programs web site.